Petra in Jordan

A journey through articles to explore Jordan in depth

Guide
Travel in Jordan with a local guide
Travelling with a local guide in Jordan is highly recommended, although English is spoken in all the country's tourist sites. Travelling with a guide is generally essential in the desert...particularly if you want to come back!
Honeymoon
A honeymoon in sacred land: Jordan
There are many possibilities in this simple box of unrivalled treasures. Small in size, Jordan doesn't lack in cultural or historic richness, or in charming landscapes. A honeymoon to this scared land of history will leave you with lasting memories and will be an original and wise choice.
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Discovering the capital Amman
This article will lead you to discover the capital Amman and its riches.
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Jerash's archaeological wonders
Would you like to explore the superb archaeological site at Jerash? Here is some information about it.
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Discovering biblical sites in Jordan
Let's follow the traces of the most important biblical sites in Jordan.
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The mythical Dead Sea
With this article you'll discover the Dead Sea... before going there to float!
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Wadi Rum: in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia
Desert. This word evokes secret oases, caravans, Bedouins, mint tea, high dunes and a burning sun. You'll find all that in the desert of Wadi Rum, and more still. Explore this part of Jordan in the footsteps of the man who made it famous, Lawrence of Arabia.
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Petra meets Indiana Jones
In our minds, Petra is often associated with the famous scene from Indiana Jones, where he enters the narrow pass and then discovers the Treasury's amazing beauty. If this image is indeed correct, it is incomplete as Petra possesses many other treasures to be discovered.
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Walking around Gadara
As a change from Petra and the desert, we'll take you on a walk around the small town of Gadara.
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Kerak, the crusaders' stronghold
On the Road of the King, between Madaba and Petra, the imposing castle of Kerak stands proudly. Whether you're a history buff or just have a tourist's curiosity, you will no doubt be impressed by the feeling of power that the castle exudes; it's clear that this was once the stronghold of the 12th Century crusaders.